This collection features a diverse range of studies on Semitic, Afroasiatic, and related languages, highlighting significant contributions and ongoing research in the field. The preface introduces key themes, including the aspect system of Chadic languages and the conjugation patterns of Semitohamitic. Various scholars explore the spread of Afroasiatic languages and delve into the intellectual heritage of ancient Egypt, examining Egyptian idioms and consonantal features. The volume also addresses lexical investigations in Afroasiatic, focusing on specific terms like 'night' and 'water,' as well as genitive markers in ancient Egyptian and Berber. Chadic studies are represented with insights into the relevance of unwritten languages for lexical comparisons. Cushitic contributions include analyses of vocalic systems and the sociolinguistic landscape of Somali dialects. Ethiopic studies contrast verbal predication in Amharic and Tigrinya, while Babylonian and Palmyrene research investigates Akkadian macrosyntax and inscribed reliefs. The Arabic section covers etymological challenges, color terminology, and the likelihood of written traditions in pre-Islamic Arabia. Additionally, studies on Arabic toponymy and Safaitic inscriptions shed light on the mobility of nomadic tribes. Finally, Berber and Moroccan Arabic research addresses sound change and syntax in Moroccan proverbs, culminating in a comprehensive index for reference.
